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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,076.93, 12,112.32 and 3,691.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,076.93, 12,112.32 and 3,691.31 is: 5,535.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,076.93 : 12,112.32 = 3,691.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,076.93/12,112.32 = 3,691.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,076.93x = 12,112.32 × 3,691.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,076.93x = 44,710,358.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,710,358.22/8,076.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,535.56

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